Mapping Coastal Change Hazards

Coastal Change Photographs - Topsail Island, NC

Introduction Hazard Scale First Line of Defense Northeaster Hurricane El Niño Photos

Topsail Island, NC - Hurricane Fran, 1996: Pair 1 | Pair 2

Below are oblique aerial photographs taken on Topsail Island, North Carolina before and after Hurricane Fran in 1996. The yellow arrows point out the same buildings in both photos. Note the destroyed buildings, the overwash, and the damaged road in the post-storm photo on the right. Click on either photo to view a larger version.

Before: July, 1996

oblique aerial photograph of Lee's Ravine taken in July 1996

After: September, 1996

oblique aerial photograph of Lee's Ravine taken in September 1996

Introduction Hazard Scale First Line of Defense Northeaster Hurricane El Niño Photos

Topsail Island, NC - Hurricane Fran, 1996: Pair 1 | Pair 2

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